Overview
Associate Jobs in Athens, Attiki, Greece at Watson Farley & Williams
Title: Associate
Company: Watson Farley & Williams
Location: Athens, Attiki, Greece
Associate
Athens, Greece
Permanent
What we are looking for:
You will be actively involved in complex multi-party contractual drafting and negotiation for a range of issues relating to some of the largest and most ground-breaking projects in Greece.
What you’ll be doing:
- Provide day-to-day corporate law advice to clients;
- Assist in the structuring and execution of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions;
- Conduct legal due diligence exercises and prepare due diligence reports on corporate and real estate issues;
- Support corporate reorganisations, restructurings and joint venture arrangements;
- Liaise with the client throughout all stages of a transaction;
- Draft, review and negotiate Greek-law transaction documents (including share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements and commercial contracts); and
- Correspond and coordinate with all parties involved in a transaction, including clients, counterparties, lenders, foreign counsel, technical and other experts.
Skills & qualifications:
- Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Greece;
- 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE);
- Demonstrated experience in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, divestments and mergers;
- Experience in corporate advisory work, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and related commercial arrangements;
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills;
- Excellent command of written and spoken English language;
- Bachelor’s Law degree from a Greek university (additional postgraduate qualifications will be considered an asset).
Please note: We conduct thorough pre-employment screening checks as part of our recruitment process.
What we can offer you:
We offer a competitive benefits and wellbeing package for all employees.
Who we are:
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) is a sector-focused international law firm with extensive expertise and industry insight across its core sectors of energy, infrastructure and transport. Through its network of 19 offices, the firm advises clients on complex, high-value transactions and disputes – matters requiring precise legal execution and a nuanced understanding of global market dynamics.
The firm’s success is driven by its people. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can grow, share ideas and make an impact. Guided by its values –We are experts, We are united and We care – the firm delivers exceptional service through strong relationships and teamwork. The firm is committed to clear career paths, championing diversity and investing in its people so they can thrive.
Diversity and inclusion are integral to the firm’s strategy and underpin its efforts to attract and retain top talent. All employment decisions are made objectively, based on merit and ability and the firm is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. As a Disability Confident employer, WFW welcomes adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions and participates in the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you would like to apply through this scheme or require adjustments during any stage of the process, please contact [email protected] and include “Disability Confident Scheme Application” in the subject line of your email.
